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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued May 11, 1998
Last Revised November 23, 2005
Release # 98-107
Washington, DC 20207
Company Phone Number: (219) 879-6561
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
Note: telephone number change
CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall to Repair Gas Boilers
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WeilMcLain, of Michigan City, Ind., is recalling 8,500 Weil-McLain gas boilers for field adjustment of the gas control
valve. These boilers' gas control valves, made by White-Rodgers, could have gas pressure settings that are too
high. Incorrect gas pressure can cause the boiler to produce dangerous carbon monoxide, which can then leak,
causing serious injury or death.
Weil-McLain has received three reports of carbon monoxide detectors alarming due to the release of carbon
monoxide from these boilers. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
The Weil-McLain model GV gas boilers subject to this recall are equipped with certain White-Rodgers model
36C98-303 gas control valves with date codes 9621 through 9723. The date code and model number can be
found on the unit's gas control valve, which is located at the front and center section of the boiler under the
jacket. Also, all Weil-McLain GV boilers located at elevations more than 7,000 feet above sea level are being
recalled. These boilers have "WEIL-McLAIN GOLD GV" written on the boiler jacket.
Heating and cooling companies and contractors sold these boilers nationwide from June 1996 to November
1997 for about $1,500 to $3,000. Approximately 1,000 GV boilers were installed from June 1990 to January
1998 at locations above 7,000 feet elevation.
Consumers should immediately check to see if they have a Weil-McLain GV boiler affected by this recall. For
assistance in checking the boiler's gas valve model and date code, or for other additional information,
consumers should call Weil-McLain at (219) 879-6561. If a consumer has an affected boiler, Weil-McLain will
arrange for a free adjustment of the gas control valves' pressure setting.
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